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  • Writer's pictureAqueelah Wheatley, M.S., LMFT

Letting Go: A Journey to Self-Discovery

We all have stories inside of us. Some are happy, others are sad. But, like everything else in life, we have the ability to change them. What we do with our stories is up to us. In this blog post, we are going to explore the concept of letting go. What is it? Why is it important? And, most importantly, what are the steps we need to take in order to let go of the past and start fresh with the present? We all have baggage from our past. Sometimes it's difficult to let go of the things that have hurt us. But, if we are willing to take the time to explore and understand our stories, we can start to let go of the things that are no longer serving us. We are all capable of change. Let's start by exploring the idea of letting go, and then take the steps necessary to make it a reality in our lives.



1. Introduction


In this blog post, I would like to share with you my journey of self-discovery. I've been through a lot of different phases in my life and I've discovered that letting go is the key to happiness. I hope that by reading this post, you'll be able to understand and apply the lessons that I've learned.



2. Why did I decide to let go?


There are many reasons why someone might decide to let go of something. Maybe the person has grown tired of the situation, maybe they feel like they're not making any progress, or maybe they just don't feel like it's worth their time. In the end, it's up to the person to decide if they think the benefits of letting go outweigh the risks. There are always risks when anything is involved in life, whether it's a relationship, a job, or a hobby. But sometimes it's worth taking the risk in order to gain something else. For me, I decided to let go of my blog because I felt like it wasn't giving me the results I wanted it to. I'm not saying it was a bad blog, but I wanted to try something new.



3. How did letting go, go?


In the beginning, letting go was hard. I wanted to cling to the memories like they were my only friends in the world, but I knew it was for the best. I slowly began to realize that memories are like cobwebs- they hold us back from moving on.

The more I let go, the more space I had to explore and grow. I was able to see that I had been holding myself back for years and years. I had to let go of the past in order to move on to the future.



4. What were the main emotions I felt during the process?


There are many different emotions that go along with letting go. Sadness, anger, regret, and emptiness are just a few of the emotions that can surface during the process.

No matter how healthy or unhealthy the relationship was, it is always difficult to let go. We may be attached to the idea of holding on to something that no longer serves us. There are a few things to keep in mind when letting go. First, be honest with yourself about what it is that you're holding on to. Second, be prepared for the emotions that will surface. Finally, be patient. It may take some time for the emotions to dissipate, but they will eventually.



5. How has letting go changed me?


I remember the first time I let go. It was a difficult process but it has led me to some amazing things. Here are just a few of the things that have happened as a direct result of letting go. 1. I've become more patient. 2. I've become more organized. 3. I've become more creative. 4. I've become more efficient. 5. I've become more flexible. 6. I've become more disciplined. 7. I've become more forgiving. 8. I've become more optimistic. 9. I've become more confident. 10. I've become more loving. There are many benefits to letting go. The key is to start small and work your way up. Once you've begun to see the benefits, you'll be more eager to let go of the things that are no longer serving you.



6. Lessons I learned from letting go


It's been said that when you let go of something, you're actually letting go of who you were at that moment in time. You're transitioning into a new person, and you're starting fresh.

When I decided to let go of my previous job, it was a very difficult process. I was going through a lot of emotions and it was really tough to let go. In the end, I learned some valuable lessons which I want to share with you.



7. What would I do differently next time?


This was a toughie. There are so many things I would do differently next time. Some of them would be small, like taking the time to properly research a potential business partner before signing on the dotted line. Others would be more significant, like not investing all my money in a new business idea before fully understanding the market. It's been said that hindsight is 20/20 and that's definitely the case with business decisions. In fact, most of the time we don't even know what we don't know until after we've made a mistake. That's why it's so important to continuously learn and grow. The biggest lesson I learned from my journey is that I need to be more patient. I'm not saying that I won't ever take risks again, but I will be more thoughtful about it. I also need to be more flexible in my business plans and not be so rigid.



8. Final thoughts


I'm not sure where this journey will take me, but I know it will be an interesting one. I've learned a lot in the last few weeks, and I'm excited to see where the journey takes me next. I'm grateful for the opportunity to write this post and to have shared my thoughts with you. As always, I welcome any thoughts, feedback, or questions you may have.



9. Appendix: A list of resources to help you let go


There have been many times in my life where I've been faced with the decision to let go of something that's no longer serving me. Sometimes it's a relationship, other times it's a job, and sometimes it's something I've been holding onto for too long. The following are some resources that I've found helpful in letting go: -The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman -The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle -The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss -The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown I'm not saying that these books are all about letting go, but they all provide helpful insights and advice on how to deal with difficult situations. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, so what works for me might not work for you. But I hope that after reading this list, you'll have a better idea of what resources and advice might work best for you in your own journey to self-discovery.



10. Conclusion


It's been a journey of self-discovery for me as I've let go of things I once thought were important. In the beginning, it was hard. I craved the approval of others, I wanted what they had, and I didn't want to be on my own. But eventually, I realized that being on my own provided me with more freedom, and I was able to do things I never thought possible. I'm not suggesting that you have to go through the same process as I have, but I am suggesting that you take some time for yourself and assess what's truly important to you. Once you've identified those things, it will be much easier to let them go.





We hope you enjoyed our blog post on letting go. We know that this can be a difficult process, but it is ultimately one that will lead to a much stronger and happier you. We highlighted five tips that will help you through this journey. We hope that you find the tips helpful and that you can apply them to your own life. Be well and happy, and thank you for reading!

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